Distance From Aliwal North Airport to Esenboğa International Airport

The distance from Aliwal North Airport () to Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) is 4909 miles or 7900 kilometers or 4263 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Aliwal North ( South Africa ) to Ankara ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Aliwal North and Ankara takes around 11 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Aliwal North Airport, Aliwal North, South Africa to Esenboğa International Airport, Ankara, Turkey is 11 hours 17 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - ESB

Kilometers		7900 km
Statute Miles		4909 miles
Nautical Miles		4263 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 17 minutes

Aliwal North Airport to Esenboğa International Airport Flight Route Map - to ESB Flight Path

Location of Aliwal North Airport & Esenboğa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Aliwal North to Ankara nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Aliwal North, South Africa and Ankara, Turkey. .

Nonstop flight route between Aliwal North, South Africa and Ankara, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - ESB

Time difference between Aliwal North (South Africa) and Ankara (Turkey) is 1 Hours.
Ankara time is 1 Hours ahead of Aliwal North.

Location	Local Time
Aliwal North (South Africa)	2026-05-26, 06:02:13 SAST
Ankara (Turkey)	2026-05-26, 07:02:13 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Aliwal North Airport ( / FAAN) Aliwal North, South Africa

Destination

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB / LTAC) Ankara, Turkey